Rosy Barb
Female Rosy Barb
These fish are quite hardy and really lively and energetic! They should be kept in schools of at least five and in a large 114 L (30 gallon) aquarium due to their liveliness. Rosy barbs can be slightly aggressive to other tank inhabitants if they are smaller than them.
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Care: Easy
Origin: Afghanistan and Bangladesh
Max size: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Food: Flakes, frozen, freeze dried or pellets
pH: 6-8
Temp: 19-22*C (64-71*F)Tank: 114 L (30 gallon)
Breeding
Sexing: Males are red and females are dull in color. Rosy barbs are egg scatters and can produce hundreds of eggs. They eat their young so the fry must be kept in a separate aquarium until they are large enough to go back with the parents.
Profile
Care: Easy
Origin: Afghanistan and Bangladesh
Max size: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Food: Flakes, frozen, freeze dried or pellets
pH: 6-8
Temp: 19-22*C (64-71*F)Tank: 114 L (30 gallon)
Breeding
Sexing: Males are red and females are dull in color. Rosy barbs are egg scatters and can produce hundreds of eggs. They eat their young so the fry must be kept in a separate aquarium until they are large enough to go back with the parents.
Male rosy barb. Copyright Freshwater Fish Fanatics
Rosy barbs spawning
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